We have a multitude of inside jokes in our family. Most of them have something to do with us kids saying something goofy. For instance one brother, as a young child, took a shot at stand up comedy by telling all of us his “classic” Knock-Knock jokes at Christmas.
Continue reading “The Anvil’s Ring : No Good Deed Goes Unpunished”Traditions to Embrace
The Christmas season seems to bring out traditions in our families and in our culture that have been around for years. The following story, which was first printed in the Big Timber Pioneer more than twenty years ago, includes the experiences of several people during World War II. Each person has a connection to Montana and each person has a different perspective. Two of those interviewed have passed away since this article was first published, but their words help us remember what it was like all those years ago when we leaned on our traditions to help us through difficult times.
Continue reading “Traditions to Embrace”History Of Thanksgiving
While not strictly about Montana, Thanksgiving is celebrated by many of us. We always find it fascinating to learn where our traditions come from and the sometimes quirky history behind them. While on our YouTube channel be sure to like, subscribe, comment and share our content. It helps us grow and discover Montana’s history and tell you about it!
Montanans and the American Revolution
By John Rice, MTSSAR, Don Reed, MTSSAR, and Kerry O’Connell, MontanaHistorian.com
One of the joys for us at MontanaHistorian.com, is the connections that we make. Connections with those who know history, appreciate history, share history, and research history. We’ve written before about the threads of stories that are woven into Montana’s rich heritage. Many Civil War veterans have stamped their legacy in our stories of vigilantes that helped form the state that we call home.
Continue reading “Montanans and the American Revolution”The Vigilantes of Virginia City, Montana: A Tale of Old West Justice
By John O’Connell, MontanaHistorian.com
My wife Kerry and I took a day trip last week to Virginia City to do a little research and relax a bit. After lunch, we went in different directions and I wandered up Wallace Street where I found the Hangman’s Building. This is where the Virginia City Vigilance Committee hanged five men from a large beam in the then unfinished building on January 14, 1864.
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